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Kia Forte repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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Kia Forte suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

12400 mi Loose Link Kit have been replaced (knocking noises) 
18600 mi Steering have difficulty to return to center and it's worse during winter. They checked but told me that is the normal operation for this electric steering. 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

29760 mi

C $400
Replaced the steering elbow joint which had become worn and was producing a clunking sound on rough surfaces. 
60760 mi Tensioner on power steering was squeaking, replaced tensioner 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

1000 mi car driffs to the right after two weeks of purchase. repair shop recomennded replacing rear beam 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

53320 mi Clunking noise coming from front of car when hitting bumps. Quiet at first but got louder over several months. Front right stabilizer bar replaced under warranty, fixed. Took dealer two weeks to get in part which was annoying. 

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2011 Kia Forte 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

55000 mi Noise over bumps. Dealer replaced stabilizer linkage under warranty. 

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2011 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

50000 mi Car was making a knocking noise. Took car to a Kia dealership, they diagnosed broken swing arm. They replaced the part that day and it was covered under the warranty. 

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2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140120 mi Needed a new stabilizer bar. 

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2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

10200 mi

US $25
TSB025/SA047 front strut noise repair 
620 mi The boot on the front right shock came loose, repaired under warranty. 

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2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

65100 mi

C $200
Sway Bar passenger side and Transmission fluid 
105000 mi

US $1700
Needed complete front end rebuild. 

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2010 Kia Forte 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78740 mi

C $4000
Also the Power steering pump was replaced. 
35340 mi Strut bearing plate and insulator replaced. 
157440 mi struts need to be replaced, just plain worn out 
151720 mi

C $150
Rear wheel bearing starting to growl, replaced bearing/hub assembly 
230640 mi

C $300
rear coil springs were broken 
54340 mi

$200
Steering rack bush defect causing knocking sound when turning when Car is stationary. Service Center needs to submit warranty claim before they can replace the defective part.  
129300 mi

US $600
Replaced shocks and struts because the ride had gotten very rough. 
6200 mi Strut "pads" to eliminate noise when driving over bumps. 
56979 mi

US $231
One rear shock was leaking. Replaced both rear shocks 

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2010 Kia Forte 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36500 mi Sway bar is the cause for excessive clunking. Nobody has parts to fix it in the entire country 
40900 mi

US $20
Clunk noise over bumps in cold weather from front passenger side strut area. TSB was already performed, problem still occurs. Dealer blamed strut bar and cold air intake; problem existed before adding either. Billed for labor, no repair. 
47500 mi Clunking noise from passenger side front strut in cold weather. Strut clunk dust cover TSB was already performed. Dealer determined sway bar link was the cause and replaced the part under warranty. 
3000 mi

US $94
Power steering line failed causing loss of power steering and lots of smoke from under hood. 
2480 mi There a 'clunk' sound in the suspension. This was the dust cover that was not fixed on the top plate. 

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